George Jones University Joins The Airplay Direct “All Things Digital Country /Alt. Country” Artist Contest
We are pleased to announce that George Jones University has come aboard as a Sponsor for our Country artist contest this month. George Jones University will be contributing one admission badge to their two day music industry clinic / seminar (a $400 value).
A little about George Jones University:
George Jones University in a no-nonsense, straight-forward clinic designed to teach students the basics of how the music industry works. Some of the industry’s most successful entrepreneurs offer their expertise on breaking into the business and operating successfully in the business. These experts share the advice they’ve learned the hard way so that your road to a career in music is paved with knowledge. www.georgejonesuniversity.net
The university assembles twice yearly with each unique session being comprised of two information-packed days of instruction. Topics include artist management, booking, record labels, song publishing, law, financing, life on the road and the role of each major industry association, (CMA, BMI, ASCAP, etc.). After each lecture, the floor is opened to vigorous Q&A sessions to allow you direct dialog with industry executives about your own career. You’ll also learn about the history of Country music and the role that Nashville has played in that colorful history.
For more information on George Jones University please contact Sherry Massaro GJUsherry@gmail.com .
Throughout the month of May, AirPlay Direct will be running our FREE to enter “All Things Digital Country /
Alt. Country” artist contest. The Grand Prize package will include:
- A 12 week Country radio digital promotion package from 1617 Virtual (a $4,500 value)
- A 12 week national publicity / marketing package from CDA Promotions-Nashville (a $6,000 value)
- A 12 week national Country radio promotion package from Airplay Specialists (a $4,000 value)
- Placement to digital downloads via download page at VirtualMusicMarket.com for one year (value priceless)
- A six month song-plugging web presence in the HitMenSongpluggers.com Digital Song Library (a $3,000 value)
- A half hour on-air feature artist interview with Big Kev from the Big Country Revue on WXLV Roots 90.3 FM
- A 2 page feature artist interview with Big Kev in the Artist Development Co-op’s Media Guide magazine
- A two day music industry event / seminar badge from George Jones University (a $400 value)
- A “Featured Artist” advertising / promotion package from AirPlay Direct (a $1,500 value)
The Grand Prize Package is valued at over $19,000…!
This contest is FREE TO ENTER and very simple. The only three requirements to enter are that you must be an
AirPlay Direct artist / label member (free to join), your music must fall into the Country / Alt. Country genre and you must submit your AirPlay Direct DPK to office@airplaydirect.com prior to the official entry deadline of May 25th. Whether you are an indie artist or a well established record label with a roster, pick your best songs, you can submit from 1 to 3 tracks per artist. Please make sure to note that you are submitting for the Country / Alt. Country artist contest. Deadline for submissions is May 25th. The winner will be announced and “Featured” in the June Radio Programmers Newsletter, as well as in a company press release to all media outlets.
For more information on AirPlay Direct please visit www.AirPlayDirect.com
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